2027: Don’t portray insecurity as religious war, minister urges clerics

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged religious leaders to refrain from portraying Nigeria's security issues as a religious war, emphasizing the importance of national unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Idris emphasized that the Federal Government is committed to protecting the constitutional rights of Nigerians to practice their faith freely, and warned against attacking or discriminating against anyone based on their religious beliefs.

He stressed the importance of religious leaders using their influence to promote truth, peace, responsible citizenship, and tolerance, as their large influence over millions of Nigerians comes with a significant responsibility.

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